Before you go spending a bunch of money, you might want to see if your hitch is set up right.
You shouldn't be having that much sway every time a truck passes you. We have just a standard W/D hitch and a anti-sway bar and have NEVER had any problems.
Three potential problems to look at is:
1) Not enough tongue weight (12%-15%)
2) The nose of the camper is riding too high - When you camper is hooked to the truck, on level ground, what is the front-back aspect?
- Front higher than the back = Bad
- Front level with back = OK but not great
- Front slightly lower than the back = Best
- Front a lot lower than the back = Bad
3) Try increasing or decreasing a link on the W/D bars. This can also effect your "feel" when driving. If not enough weight has been moved to the front (too few links) the front tires may be "floating". So when a big rig flies by, it may be causing the truck to sway, which then transmits it to the trailer.
Anyway, try out some things before spending lots-O-cash on a new hitch. A Equalizer will make a bad setup more stable, but you will still have a bad setup. You are better of getting a stable setup FIRST.
Bill Vojak
SW Washington State
2001 K2500HD Suburban LT w/Autoride - 6.0L/4.10/4L80E - Eaz-Lift w/WD
2006 Kodiak 214 Hybrid TT
Since I usually set the cruise control about 62mph (65mph with a tail wind) I get passed by semi's and everyone else on the road. Our 1000 pound Equalizer holds very securely.
The trick with Equalizer is to be sure you're getting weight transfer. "Towing Level" is not the goal. Putting weight back on the front axle is. If the front suspension doesn't compress the steering will be light and Equalizer won't have enough pressure on the anti-fishtail bard.
Just back last night from 11 hours bringing the camper up from Western Tennessee getting passed by semis all day long. One hand on the wheel.
-- Chuck
'06 Roo 23SS behind '07 Expedition out of Cleveland Our Photo pages
The drive July 24th with our new hitch was very smooth. The ride home was heavy winds with semis still blowing by. The difference, most times I was driving with one hand as I typically do. No white knuckles this trip.
If on the fence go with it...I got the 1,000/10,000 lb model.
Now I did have some bounce going on. as I suspected with 70,000 miles my shocks aren't very good.
I am thinking of Monroe Reflex, any thoughts...
4WallCamping Formerly: GoneRooing
DW and Son (10y/o) still at home...
2 DS, 2 DD, 2DD-in-laws, and 2 DGKids not at home...but will be camping with occasionally
2003 F150 Heritage Edition 4x4 5.4 V8
2008 Rockwood Roo 21SS
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